Russia has announced that its new jet-powered kamikaze drone, the Geran-3, has reached operational combat readiness, bringing significant upgrades in speed, power, and targeting capabilities over its predecessor, the Geran-2. The Geran-3 is not just a rebranding of the Iranian Shahed-238, as some speculate, but a heavily modified version tailored for Russian combat requirements
After years of underestimating Chinese fighter jets, Taiwanese defense observers are shocked amid claims that Pakistans Chinese-origin JF-17 and J-10C jets launched the PL-15E long range air-to-air missile at Indian Rafale fighters and allegedly hit some of them. “Chinese weapons and tactics have gained actual combat experience and will be more mature for possible operations in the Taiwan Strait, so we should be vigilant,” wrote Liberty Times a Taiwan-based specialist defense website
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Finnish defense company Patria and Swedens ACC Innovation have signed a cooperation agreement to develop a military version of the Thunderwasp GT quadcopter drone, currently recognized as the
Ukraines state-owned defense company Ukroboronprom has signed a new memorandum of cooperation with German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall, exploring the creation of another joint venture focused on producing artillery ammunition inside Ukraine. The
Thales has introduced TRAC SIGMA, a new L-band primary surveillance radar designed to manage both civil and military air traffic in increasingly crowded airspace. Capable of simultaneously conducting long-range approach and air surveillance missions, TRAC SIGMA is the only radar in its class that can distinguish small aircraft at distances up to 300 kilometers, ensuring minimum separation of three nautical miles (NM) across all airspace levels—not just on final approach
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For the first time, Dutch and Colombian marines have conducted an intensive joint training exercise focused on jungle river operations and amphibious warfare in northern Colombia. The three-week collaboration is part of a growing security partnership aimed at protecting shared interests in the Caribbean, particularly around the key maritime corridors near Aruba and Curaçao
The United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (MOD) has taken delivery of the first of six Airbus H145 helicopters, marking the start of a fleet replacement program for the now-retired Puma aircraft operating in Cyprus and Brunei. Ordered more than a year ago, the new H145 fleet will support overseas deployments, with helicopters flown by the Royal Air Force's 84 Squadron in Cyprus and the British Armys 667 Squadron Army Air Corps in Brunei
The Netherlands Ministry of Defence has announced the purchase of 785 new operational wheeled vehicles from Italys Iveco Defence Vehicles SpA, aimed at enhancing its logistical and operational mobility. State Secretary Gijs Tuinman confirmed the procurement on May 13